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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,875

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,301

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimLESLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,310 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $33,630 $35,182 $38,212
Navigation system 1,850    
Sunroof 1,000    
Floor mats 155 300 300
Cargo mat 85    
Navigation system 1,605    
Sunroof 867    
Floor mats 107 234 234
Cargo mat 71    
Options (change) 3,090 300 300
Options (change) 2,650 234 234
Destination 780 885 885
Total Price $40,180 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $37,060 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year200920182018
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimLESLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$40,180$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-510-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,180$38,365$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$37,060$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-476-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,060$35,825$36,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$696

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920182018
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimLESLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,540$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476-2,810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092018
ModelPathfinderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in192.8 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height72.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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